Question

identify each body part labeled in the diagram.
1 ✓ jaw
2 ✓ gills
3 ✓ fins
complete
this fish shown has a body shape.
done
yellow surgeonfish (acanthurus xanthopterus)
options for body shape: fusiform, depressed, laterally compressed

Explanation:

To determine the body shape of the Yellow Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Xanthopterus), we analyze the options:

• Fusiform: Streamlined, typical of open - water swimmers (e.g., tuna).
• Depressed: Flattened from top - to - bottom (e.g., rays).
• Laterally compressed: Flattened from side - to - side, which matches the appearance of the Yellow Surgeonfish as seen in the diagram (it has a wide, flattened - side - to - side body shape, suitable for maneuvering in reefs).

Answer:

laterally compressed